Start a Business

A wide variety of loan, grant, and business support programs exist to help entrepreneurs get off the ground and soar! Local consultants from the Small Business Development Center, the Department of Employment and Economic Development, and regional development agencies like the NE Entrepreneur Fund and Iron Range Resources are standing by with loans, grants, business training in marketing, technology, human resources and more to help you succeed. Get to know community economic developers as well, and find the perfect location for your business, help with a business plan, and literally all the services you could need to make your dreams of business ownership come true.